Welcome We’re glad you’re here! You are invited to fill out a blue welcome card from the pew rack and place it in the offering basket. Please do not feel obligated to make a donation during our offering. Join us after the service for refreshments in the fellowship hall (go left as you exit).
This Week Today: 8:45 am Morning Prayer - Rm 2 9:20 am Elders meet – Rm 2 9:30 am Worship 10:55 am Choir 11:00 am Church School 11:10 am Adult Church School – join us in the library 12:00 pm Baby Shower for D family. All ladies welcome! 2:00 pm Journey of Joy Fulfilled practice Mon: 6:30 pm Prayer Group 6:55 pm Women’s Bible Study Fellowship Tues: 6:00 am Elections – Fellowship Hall & choir room 7:00 pm Council Weds: 6:30 pm GEMS Thurs: 7:00 pm Thursday Night Bible Study Fri: 6:30 pm STIR Prayer Commitment - Rachel B, Burundi, Africa
Our Church Family Happy Birthday to Marilyn D, who will celebrate her 81st birthday on Tuesday, March 20.
Announcements Welcome back to guest Pastor Gerry E who will lead our service today, as well as Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Installation for Pastor Chris is next Sunday! Stay for a welcome lunch. Flowers for Easter: Today is the last day to order Easter Lilies, Tulips or Daffodils. Order forms are in the foyer. Please return it with $10 per plant to Jan B or the church office today! Journey of Joy Fulfilled – From Passion Week to Ascension, a follow-up to the JOJ Christmas story, will be presented on Palm Sunday, March 25 at 5pm. Practice is this afternoon @ 2pm. Contact Alice W with questions. STIR is hosting a guest apologetics speaker, (Abi B’s dad - Dr. Albert Spalding), for a lecture and Q&A session at 6:30 pm this Friday, March 23 followed by light refreshments. All ages welcome! STIR members the $5 discount for the Escape Room event on April 27 (per invitee who attends the lecture) applies to STIR-aged guests only. Sign up for your time slot for the Escape Room. WE MUST have a head count, so please sign up. See you March 23! Pinewood Derby: Save Sunday, April 29 for STIR Pinewood Derby for all ages! It starts at noon, and a light lunch will be provided. Forms are in the foyer. Cars are $8 and are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Turn in your order to Rachel D or Jan B. Election Day Volunteers Needed this Tuesday to greet voters and give directions. Contact Jan at 708-532-8300 or
[email protected]. Church Campout – July 27-29! Reserve your spot now! Sign up on bulletin board by the Fellowship Hall, and email directors@kingscamp to let them know you're with our church group. Questions? Talk to Anna T or Nancy G. Card Ministry has been busy! There are free cards available to you for Easter, birthday, get well, thinking of you, anniversary, sympathy, etc. in the silver box in the library. A simple handmade card can brighten someone's day. Remind someone that you are thinking about them. The Faith Library will reopen Sunday, April 8. More details to come. Tinley Park Food Pantry donations will be collected next Sunday.
Message Notes Worship Service: 9:30 am
March 18, 2018 5th Sunday of Lent
Prelude
“The Miracle of the Torn Veil” Matthew 27:45-54 (page 1548) Guest Pastor Gerry E
Welcome *God’s Greeting *We Greet Each Other *Call to Worship *Songs of Adoration: What Wondrous Love Is This Lamb of God Confession Assurance of Pardon *Song of Response: By Grace We Have Been Saved Children’s Message (Children age 3-K leave for Walk-Out Worship downstairs; guests welcome!) Announcements Offerings: 1) Missions & Outreach 2) Back to God Ministries Prayers of the People Bible Reading: Matthew 27:45-54 (page 1548) Message: The Miracle of the Torn Veil Prayer *Hymn of Response: The Power of the Cross *Blessing *Closing Song – Lift High the Cross LUYH 267 (refrain only) Message:
Guest Pastor Gerry E
Upcoming Worship Services Mar. 25 9:30 am Palm Sunday / Installation of Pastor Chris Pedersen “The Big One” John 17 Pastor Samantha D-M Mar. 29 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday – table communion "He Took My Place" Matthew 27: 21-26 Pastor Gerry E Mar. 30 7:00 pm Good Friday – “It is Finished" John 19: 28-30 Pastor Gerry E Apr. 1 9:30 am Easter - Pastor Chris P
Opportunities to Serve Today Greeters & coffee servers John & Sue H John & Elaine H
Next week Fred & Barb H Brad & Lindsey H Brian & Tani K
Roving Sheryl R Ken H
Brad W Gary T
After church Brad W Dawn T Gary T
Sheryl R John H Bob D
Ushers Bernie B Jim D Jeff D
John D Brian B Morgan A
Nursery Chris S Val H Hannah V
Kim W Jane Z Andie S
Walk-out worship Anna T Brooke A
Marilynn J Heidi V
Librarian Library closed for upgrades Coffee setup Ken & Val H Open & close church Rich D, Pete V Offerings Last Week: General Fund: Christian Education Fund: Calvin Seminary:
Next week General Fund Providence Life Services
Offerings today: Missions & Outreach – support of Faith’s missionaries and other programs, including Journey of Joy and Vacation Bible School. Back to God Ministries - Using technology and media to share the gospel and change lives around the globe
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